# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220021140019` · 04/11/2002 · Holcim (US) Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 27.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holcim (US) Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ENTERING CEMENT SILO #2 THROUGH A MANHOLE TO PERFORM NECESSARY MAINTENANCE WHEN DUST CIRCULATING INSIDE THE SILO GOT IN HIS EYES AND HE LOST FOOTING. HIS FEET SLIPPED OFF MANHOLE AND HE PULLED HIS RIGHT SHOULDER WHEN HE CAUGHT HIMSELF. EE SAW DOCTOR ON 4-12-02 AND WAS PLACED ON LIGHT DUTY.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*